Re: Tour de France tour company page updated

Originally posted by Mike Jacoubowsk
> On the other hand, you won't get very much out of watching a road race
> in person, unless you are on a motorcycle or car following the race.
> Unless it's a time trial, you will stand for many hours to get a few
seconds
> or minutes of racing.
>
> If you want to ride your bicycle in France, then it's best to avoid
> the Tour de France, as all the roads are blocked off for hours prior
> to the race.

I'll have to disagree; there's very little to compare to the thrill of
being on a steep mountain climb and watching the shattered peloton
come through. You are *so* close to the action that you become almost
a part of it (especially if you're flinging a handbag around), and the
drama unfolds in front of you over a significant period of time, not
fleeting seconds.

<SNIP>

Fantastic post Mike! I felt like I was there.

Roll on the summer!!



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